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Utane Meditation Pillow (Insert & Cover Set)
Sit Comfortably, Meditate Naturally
The Utane Meditation Pillow is designed to support a natural, comfortable meditation posture. Its unique U-shaped design fits naturally around your legs in a cross-legged (agura) position, while the slightly raised back gently tilts the pelvis forward to help maintain an upright, stable posture—making it ideal for beginners.
Select your preferred filling—buckwheat husk, hard pipe, or soft pipe—to match your desired firmness and adaptability. An inner opening makes it easy to adjust the filling amount, allowing you to fine-tune both height and firmness.
Each cushion includes an inner pillow and a removable cover. Choose from One Color, Two-Tone, or Reversible styles to complement your space, mood, and personal taste.
Inner Filling Type
- Size
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50×45cm
*Size is approximate
*Looking for a custom size? Please feel free to contact us.
- Material (Fabric)
- Inner Pillow & Cover: 100% Cotton
- Filling
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[Utane] Hard & Soft Pipe: 100% Polyethylene, Buckwheat: 100% Buckwheat Husk
[Senbei] 100% Cotton
- Weight
- 2kg
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Includes: Inner Pillow and Cover
Made in Japan (Kyoto)
All of our products are made-to-order. Each piece is handcrafted specifically for you once your order is confirmed. Please allow approximately 14-20 business days for production before your item is shipped.
- Lead times may vary depending on current workshop volume and specific customizations, such as embroidery, Hanakomon, or water-repellent finishing.
- Delivery times vary by country and carrier.
- If you have a specific deadline, please feel free to contact us (intl@takaoka-kyoto.jp). We will do our best to accommodate your request and expedite your order where possible.
Our craftsmen and women carefully craft each piece to ensure the highest level of comfort, and we thank you for your patience while awaiting its arrival.
This product contains either pipe or buckwheat husk filling. To maintain its quality, please follow these care instructions:
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Hand wash only (Max 40°C): You may hand wash this item at a water temperature of 40°C (104°F) or cooler.
*Special Care for Tassels: If your product has decorative tassels (房), please handle them with care as they may break or come loose during washing. Even if a tassel is damaged or lost, the product remains safe to use. - Do not bleach. / Do not iron. / Do not dry clean.
- Very gentle professional wet cleaning is permitted.
- Do not tumble dry.
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Hang dry in the shade: After washing, moisture tends to remain trapped inside the pipes. Please remove excess water thoroughly—for example, by wrapping the product in a towel and shaking it gently. Then, we recommend hanging the item to dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
*For Heavier Items: If your product is heavy due to a large volume of pipe filling, please ensure it is supported properly when hanging to avoid putting too much stress on the fabric or seams.
- Do not wash. Buckwheat husks must not get wet.
- Sun Drying: We recommend drying the product in direct sunlight for a few hours on a clear day. This helps evaporate moisture and dry the husks, which is effective in preventing dust mites, mold, and odors.
- For Products with Covers: We recommend removing the cover and focusing on sun-drying the insert (inner cushion) itself. The cover should be laundered separately according to its specific care label.
If this product comes with a removable cover, please refer to the care label with laundry symbols sewn inside before washing. Detailed explanations for each symbol are provided below:
Washing: Machine wash at or below 30°C using a very gentle cycle.
Bleaching: Do not bleach.
Drying: Do not tumble dry.
Drying: Line dry in the shade.
Ironing: Iron at a maximum temperature of 160°C (medium heat).
Dry Cleaning: Professional dry cleaning is permitted using petroleum solvents.
Wet Cleaning: Very gentle professional wet cleaning is permitted.
Important Note on Detergents
For natural (ecru) or light-colored fabrics, we recommend using non-fluorescent detergents. Detergents containing optical brighteners (fluorescent agents) may cause the color to change or look unnaturally pale/bluish.
For natural (ecru) or light-colored fabrics, we recommend using non-fluorescent detergents. Detergents containing optical brighteners (fluorescent agents) may cause the color to change or look unnaturally pale/bluish.
Sit Comfortably, Meditate Naturally
The Utane Meditation Pillow is designed to support a natural, comfortable meditation posture. Its unique U-shaped design fits naturally around your legs in a cross-legged (agura) position, while the slightly raised back gently tilts the pelvis forward to help maintain an upright, stable posture—making it ideal for beginners.
Select your preferred filling—buckwheat husk, hard pipe, or soft pipe—to match your desired firmness and adaptability. An inner opening makes it easy to adjust the filling amount, allowing you to fine-tune both height and firmness.
Each cushion includes an inner pillow and a removable cover. Choose from One Color, Two-Tone, or Reversible styles to complement your space, mood, and personal taste.
Inner Filling Type
All of our products are made-to-order. Each piece is handcrafted specifically for you once your order is confirmed. Please allow approximately 14-20 business days for production before your item is shipped.
- Lead times may vary depending on current workshop volume and specific customizations, such as embroidery, Hanakomon, or water-repellent finishing.
- Delivery times vary by country and carrier.
- If you have a specific deadline, please feel free to contact us (intl@takaoka-kyoto.jp). We will do our best to accommodate your request and expedite your order where possible.
Our craftsmen and women carefully craft each piece to ensure the highest level of comfort, and we thank you for your patience while awaiting its arrival.
This product contains either pipe or buckwheat husk filling. To maintain its quality, please follow these care instructions:
-
Hand wash only (Max 40°C): You may hand wash this item at a water temperature of 40°C (104°F) or cooler.
*Special Care for Tassels: If your product has decorative tassels (房), please handle them with care as they may break or come loose during washing. Even if a tassel is damaged or lost, the product remains safe to use. - Do not bleach. / Do not iron. / Do not dry clean.
- Very gentle professional wet cleaning is permitted.
- Do not tumble dry.
-
Hang dry in the shade: After washing, moisture tends to remain trapped inside the pipes. Please remove excess water thoroughly—for example, by wrapping the product in a towel and shaking it gently. Then, we recommend hanging the item to dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
*For Heavier Items: If your product is heavy due to a large volume of pipe filling, please ensure it is supported properly when hanging to avoid putting too much stress on the fabric or seams.
- Do not wash. Buckwheat husks must not get wet.
- Sun Drying: We recommend drying the product in direct sunlight for a few hours on a clear day. This helps evaporate moisture and dry the husks, which is effective in preventing dust mites, mold, and odors.
- For Products with Covers: We recommend removing the cover and focusing on sun-drying the insert (inner cushion) itself. The cover should be laundered separately according to its specific care label.
If this product comes with a removable cover, please refer to the care label with laundry symbols sewn inside before washing. Detailed explanations for each symbol are provided below:
Washing: Machine wash at or below 30°C using a very gentle cycle.
Bleaching: Do not bleach.
Drying: Do not tumble dry.
Drying: Line dry in the shade.
Ironing: Iron at a maximum temperature of 160°C (medium heat).
Dry Cleaning: Professional dry cleaning is permitted using petroleum solvents.
Wet Cleaning: Very gentle professional wet cleaning is permitted.
Important Note on Detergents
For natural (ecru) or light-colored fabrics, we recommend using non-fluorescent detergents. Detergents containing optical brighteners (fluorescent agents) may cause the color to change or look unnaturally pale/bluish.
For natural (ecru) or light-colored fabrics, we recommend using non-fluorescent detergents. Detergents containing optical brighteners (fluorescent agents) may cause the color to change or look unnaturally pale/bluish.
For Relaxation in Your Daily Meditation
Discover the Utane Meditation Cushion
Learn about the design, materials, and thoughtful details that make Utane a comfortable companion for your daily meditation.
Why the U Shape Matters
In meditation, it is generally said that it is important to keep the body in a slightly forward-leaning posture. The Utane Cushion’s U-shaped design naturally fits the legs in a cross-legged (agura) position.
The raised back of the cushion gently tilts the body forward, helping guide you into a stable and comfortable posture—making it especially beginner-friendly.
Create Your Ideal Feel
Choose from three filling options, each offering a distinct level of comfort
Soft Pipe
Buckwheat Husk
Hard Pipe
Pursue Your Perfect Comfort
The inner pillow features a convenient zipper opening with a foldable fabric funnel, allowing you to easily adjust the amount of filling to customize the height and firmness to your preference. This funnel is also incredibly handy if you want to entirely remove the filling, whether to ensure more thorough drying after washing, or to completely replace it with your own custom filling!
Personalize Your Utane Cushion
The Utane Meditation Cushion includes an inner cushion and a removable cover. The inner cushion is made with off-white fabric, while you can choose the design and color of the cover.
Three cover styles are available: One Color, Two-Tone (half and half), and Reversible (top and bottom). For the Two-Tone and Reversible styles, you can select two colors from our cotton fabric collection.
Enjoy your meditation with colors that suit your space and mood.
A
A wonderful and attractive utane cushion. It is obvious that the people at Takaokaya made it with great care. It has beautiful fabric and the filling (buckwheat) is both supportive and comfortable. In fact it the most comfortable meditation cushion I’ve used. I have used a crescent, round, square - none compare for meditative sitting. Very much recommend. Also, the people at Takaokaya kept me informed as needed and in a gracious way.
Thank you Vera for the 5* review and pictures!
It is wonderful to know that this is your best meditation pillow yet, and that you recommend this to fellow meditation practitioners. :)
Please continue to enjoy your utane pillow. If you require more assistance in understanding more of our meditation Kangu, feel free to reach out.
Happy Meditation!
Valery
Team Takaokaya
G
It is a big one, no doubt about it but it is also very comfortable.
Not one to travel with.
I asked to have the buckwheat husk as a filling.
C
我很喜歡心型枕，原本有睡眠困擾，回國的時候躺在心型枕馬上睡著，而且睡得好熟，雖然只有睡快2個多小時但好久沒有感受到那麼舒服，現在都拿來當我的枕頭了⋯⋯希望可以改善我的睡眠。
收到您如此好的反饋，我们真的很高兴。
希望您每一晚都能好眠，美梦！
Thank you for letting us know that you love the Utane pillow and how it has helped you with your insomnia and that you slept soundly for the first time in a long time.
Wishing you more restful nights ahead,
Valery
Team Takaokaya
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